Hurricane Assistance

Bayliss Boatworks accepts reservations for immediate haul out in the event of hurricane landfall on the Outer Banks. Reservations require a $250 non-refundable annual fee, and only the first 15 reservations are guaranteed.

All boats brought to Bayliss Boatworks must have active liability insurance in place throughout their stay. All customers should have yacht insurance in force at all times. Customers should carry no less than $1,000,000 in Protection & Indemnity (Watercraft Liability) coverage, which includes pollution liability, and names Bayliss Boatworks as an additional Insured, where possible.

(Boats with reservations take priority over those that arrive without advance notice and payment of annual fee. If space is available, an additional fee of $500 will be applied to boats without a reservation, and proof of active liability insurance is required before any boat will be hauled.)

Additional rates are as follows:

$15.00 per foot to haul/block/launch 65′ and under

$18.00 per foot to haul/block/launch 66′ and over

$3.00 per foot for pressure wash (if time allows)

$1.00 per foot, per day storage fee

PLEASE PREPARE YOUR VESSEL BEFORE ARRIVING. The following tasks are mandatory before a boat will be hauled.

• Provide copy of active liability insurance certificate
• Remove ALL perishables (expect to be without power)
• Remove curtains
• Remove outriggers
• Lower antennas

Bayliss Boatworks uses both a 100 Ton Travelift and a 60 Ton hydraulic trailer to place boats tightly together on the yard, so that we may accommodate as many customers as possible. The increase in cost for these procedures is reflected in the fees listed above.

The responsibility of Bayliss Boatworks is to haul, block and chain stands. We are able to assist with the preparation of your vessel only if time allows.

The owner/captain of the vessel is responsible for contacting Bayliss Boatworks to schedule a haul out time within 5 days of when hurricane force winds are projected to make landfall. (Bayliss Boatworks uses NOAA projections to commence scheduling of hurricane haul outs.) Vessels that do not schedule a haul out within the prescribed time frame forfeit their reservation and will be scheduled only on a case-by-case basis if time allows. Complying with this scheduling policy ensures the safety and efficiency of all parties involved and that all customers are treated fairly and equally.

After a storm, Bayliss Boatworks is happy to work with both you and your insurance company to deliver any necessary documentation for claims and/or haul-out reimbursement.

Please contact us as soon as possible to make your reservation. Reservations are confirmed when $250 annual fee and proof of active liability insurance is received; cash, check, wire transfer, Master Card/VISA/American Express are accepted. For additional information, please call 252.473.9797 or email us at info@baylissboatworks.com.

We look forward to protecting your investment!